Definitions for elitisms

elitisms e·lit·ism

Spelling: [ih-lee-tiz-uh m, ey-lee-]
IPA: /ɪˈli tɪz əm, eɪˈli-/

Elitisms is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 199 anagrams from letters in elitisms (eiilmsst).

Definitions for elitisms

noun

  1. practice of or belief in rule by an elite.
  2. consciousness of or pride in belonging to a select or favored group.

Origin of elitisms

First recorded in 1950-55; elite + -ism

Examples for elitisms

By refusing to heed the public will, liberals gained a reputation for elitism.

In their elitism and sense of entitlement, they represent much of what liberals are supposed to despise.

In its first season, the show received various criticisms of racism, elitism, and, er, hipsterism.

That perception is false and often reflects not just ignorance but also elitism and racism.

They are consistent with the same old exclusivity and elitism of the suntanned Sabra soldier.

That is not to say the students who submit to the elitism and racism promoted by the USC Greek system are wholly sympathetic.

For him, "elitism" effectively means putting intellectual honesty before partisan shilling.

When it comes to elitism and everyman, we have a complicated, ambivalent, and often nonsensical relationship to both.

DuBois' elitism is the foundation of all his thinking and observation.

She uncovers a reprehensible example of cronyism, elitism, and vote finagling which reflects some Israeli Leftist shortcomings.

Word Value for elitisms
Scrable

9

Words with friends

11

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